The Local Area
Gwydre cottage is an ideal base for exploring the historical town of Llandovery
and surrounding attractions in Carmarthenshire. With Aberglasney (the
garden lost in time) and the National Botanical Gardens of Wales both
not too far away. The legendary Llyn y Fan Lake, Cross Inn pub, and the
new cycle path around the Usk Reservoir are all within close proximity
of Gwydre Cottage.
There are good shops and excellent pubs within short driving
distances and the market towns of Llandovery and Llandeilo nearby.
There are many tourist attractions within reach including the Red
Kite Feeding Station in the village of Llanddeusant itself, Carreg
Cennen Castle a few miles away and the popular and spectacular Dan Yr
Ogof Show Caves over the mountain.
If you fancy a walk why not take the track up to Llyn-y-Fan Fach
where 'The Lady of the Lake' folk tale is derived as well as the
legend of the Physicians of Myddfai. You can see the easily
recognised sharp escarpment of the Carmarthen Fans above the lake
from the windows of Rhiwe Cottage.
Other nearby attractions include:
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Dynefwr Park, Llandeilo
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Newton House, Dinefwr Castle and Deer Park
- National Botanical Gardens of Wales
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Castles and historic buildings throughout the Towy Valley:
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Carreg Cennen, Llandovery Castle, Dinefwr Castle, Dryslwyn Castle,
Paxtons Tower, Carmarthes Castle.
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Brecon
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Jazz Festival August
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Two museums (including Military)
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Shopping in a popular market town
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Beaches and Watersports not so far away:
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Gower
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Pembrokeshire
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Swansea
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Pembrey
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Llangorse Lake and activity centre
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Various theme parks and tourist centres throughout West Wales
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Dolaucothi Gold Mines
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Oakwood Park
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Folly Farm
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Dan Yr Ogof Show Caves
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Railways
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Heart of Wales Line
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Brecon Mountain Railway
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Gwili Railway.
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Excellent trout and salmon fishing on the Towy, Usk and Usk Reservoir
with various private and public fisheries.
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Golf at Brecon, Llandovery or Glyn Hir near Ammanford
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Canoeing and Boating
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Bird watching
